The University of Teesside marked the 75th anniversary of its founding building last week by sending out thousands of happy graduates.

A total of 2,300 students joined graduation parades while the university also celebrated 75 years since the opening of the original Constantine College.

The traditional academic processions went from the University entrance, along Albert Road to the Town Hall.

Christine Briggs, 47, of Guisborough, was there to pick up a diploma as an Operation Theatre Practitioner along with proud husband Dennis, 58, and sons Dennis, 22, and David, 18.

Christine said: "I'm really nervous today but my family are here to share it as they had to share all the grief while I was doing the course!"

Ormesby pals Clair Williams, 40, and Kay Kirwan, 39, had never met before they started a degree course in Occupational Therapy but discovered they only live doors away from each other.

Clair said: "I feel very proud today but it has been difficult balancing family life with the degree. My partner and three daughters are with me today to see me graduate."

More than 4,000 guests joined graduates in the ten ceremonies held at the town hall.

The college was founded thanks to an £80,000 donation from the family of local shipping magnate Joseph Constantine. Today, it has been transformed, with the University having 20,000 full and part-time students.